Conor McGregor says he is officially aimed at President of Ireland – National

Conor McGregor has announced his presidential run Irelanddays after a visit to the US president Donald Trump In the White House.

McGregor, 36, shared the news on Instagram on Thursday and made his pitch to the people of Ireland for the largely ceremonial position in a long -term caption next to a photo of itself that wears a “Make Ireland Great Again” hat.

“Ireland must fully implement the EU migration pact by 12 June 2026. So between now and 12 June 2026, different documents must be adopted by both houses of the OireActas and then signed by the president. The following presidential elections must be taken by 11 Nov 2025,” he wrote to his more than 46 million followers.

“Who else will stand up against the government and resist this bill? Every other presidential candidate they try to place will not be opposed to them. I will do it.

“It’s the people of Irelands [sic] choice! Always! That’s a real democracy! … This is the future of Ireland with me as president. All citizens of Ireland have a voice and a choice for their future! God bless our people. Vote McGregor and let your voice hear. ‘

McGregor still has a long way to go if he is serious about the career change in politics. Presidential candidates in Ireland must be nominated by at least 20 of the 234 members of the lower and upper houses of the parliament. As an alternative, they could be nominated by four of the 31 local councils of Ireland, according to the Ireland’s Electoral Commission.

The president of Ireland is chosen every seven years and can serve a total of two installments. The responsibilities of the president include representing the people of Ireland and signing legislation in the law and/or referring accounts to the Supreme Court.

Earlier this week, McGregor criticized the Irish government as he took questions from press about his thoughts about the current political landscape of Ireland on stage next to the Minister of White House Karoline Leavitt.

The first UFC Champion said he was in the White House to “raise the problems that the people of Ireland are confronted with.”

“It will be music for the people of the ears of Ireland, because on the main stage never has the problems that the people of Ireland are confronted with,” said McGregor, adding that he believes that the government of Ireland has left the voices of the people of the country.

“It is high time that America was informed of what is going on in Ireland. What is going on in Ireland is a travesty. Our government is the government of zero action with zero responsibility,” he said. “Our money is spent on overseas issues that have nothing to do with the Irish people.”

“The illegal immigration packet has been destroyed on the land,” continued the MMA hunter. “There are national cities in Ireland that have been flooded in one stroke, which have become a minority in one stroke. It simply has to be tackled.”

McGregor said that the “40 million Irish Americans should hear” what he intended to say in the White House during his visit.

“Because so not, there is no place to come home and visit,” he added. “Ireland is about to lose its Irishness and I am here to raise and emphasize the problem. It is also a bit of partying St. Patrick’s Day.”

After the news about McGregor’s meeting with Trump Spread, Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin To X to share an explanation about the thoughts of the UFC hunter about Ireland.

“St. Patrick’s Day Around the World is rooted in community, humanity, friendship and community for a day,” Martin wrote. “The comments of Conor McGregor are wrong and do not reflect the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, or the views of the people of Ireland.”

Colum Eastwood, leader of the Social Democratic and Labor party of Ireland, said that Ireland was ‘pretty ashamed’ by McGregor after the visit.

“Conor McGregor has never been chosen in anything, he does not represent the Irish people,” Eastwood said on x. “In fact, we all ashamed of him.”

Trending now

• Hudson’s Bay to keep 6 stores open, start with liquidation of all other locations in days

• US rejects Mexico’s request for a special delivery of water for the first time

Simon Harris, Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland, spoke about McGregor’s visit to the White House in New York City.

“It is up to President Trump to decide to invite who he wants in his house, and he has the right to do what he wishes in connection with whom he decides to invite the White House,” he said in a video Posted on X.

“But let me be very clear: Conor McGregor is not here in the United States that represents Ireland or the population of Ireland. He is here on a personal capacity. He does not speak for Ireland. He does not speak for the population of Ireland. He has no mandate to do that and my opinion about him are very clear.”

McGregor responded by sharing a photo next to Trump in the Oval Office and wrote: “Ad Hominem style attacks against me that came in through Ireland [sic] Government elite. “

“What is your response / action plan on the problems I raised?” he asked. “Ireland wants to know. America wants to see!”

“Chip, chop now boys, don’t let me go. Do what you are told by the people of Ireland and we will have no problem here. That’s not and it’s over,” he wrote, before he said “orders” for the government to implement.

“You have twelve days to present a clear action plan, at 1. Disassembly Irish [sic] Human trafficking racket. 2. Massive expansion of dangerous, criminal and radicalized import, as well as anyone who has entered illegally, as well as anyone who is a pressure on our welfare system who have made no effort to protect or assimilate employment with Irish culture and values. 3. Adjustments of strict border protection to prevent this never happening again. “

McGregor had previously plagued a presidential run in last September A message on XWriting: “As a president I keep the power to call and resolve the dáil.”

“I would have all the answers that the people of Ireland are looking for from these thieves of the working man, these distorters of the family unit, these destructors of small companies, and so on!” He wrote. “These charlatans in their power positions would be called to answer the people of Ireland and I would have it done during the day. Or I would have no choice but to resolve the Dáil. Stop the train to. [sic]

“The people of Ireland deserve the answers they are looking for. Point empty. This would be my power as president. I know very well. Ireland needs an active president who is used entirely by the population of Ireland. I am the only logical choice. 2025 is coming …”

& Copy 2025 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.